Cory Pass, Mount Edith & Gargoyle Valley - Sat, Jul 11 2009

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Cory Pass, Mount Edith & Gargoyle Valley (7/11/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

West of Banff

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 11 2009 9:40 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 9 2009 6:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

8 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Barbara B.
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 14km
Net Elevation Gain: 915m
Total Elevation Gain: 1,050m
Maximum Elevation: 2,350m

Cory Pass is one of the most spectacular hikes near Banff. The 2,300m defile frames the monolithic south face of Mount Louis to create a view that is usually reserved for mountaineers. And after gaining a vertical kilometre of elevation to get there, you will feel like a mountaineer. Parks Canada also describes this as one of the most difficult hikes in Banff National Park, best suited to those with strong hiking and route-finding skills. We will complete the entire circuit going clockwise. The pace will be slow for the uphill portions and moderate for the rest.

Trail Directions:
   · From trailhead kiosk, cross footbridge and turn right (south) onto wide path through aspen forest.
   · Keep left (north) at the hiker symbol (bike symbol to right).
   · At km 1.1 turn left (northwest) at the signed junction to Cory Pass.
   · Trail continues through open meadow. Wildflowers in late May & June. Views to Banff townsite.
   · Continue up short, very steep section before emerging on ridge offering expansive views to west.
   · Grade levels as you traverse to saddle and rock bluff.
   · From pass, descend half-way down scree slope.
   · Turn right to traverse along north side of Mount Edith.
   · Near east end of scree slope, angle uphill to the right (southeast) into stunted fir and spruce.
   · Wide, well-worn trail continues to Edith Pass junction.
   · Rest of loop is gradual descent through mossy forest along a creek.

References:
   · GemTrek Banff & Mount Assiniboine Map
   · GoogleEarth Coordinates: 51°12'19.99"N, 115°40'37.68"W
   · Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson
   · Cory and Edith Passes (great photo album)
   · Cory Pass (photo album)
   · Cory Pass-Mt. Edith Circuit (trip report)
   · Mount Louis (visible from Gargoyle Valley)
   · Parks Canada Trail Report
   · Banff Weather

IMPORTANT - Read:
   · Be prepared for a long, demanding (but very rewarding) day.
     Includes a couple of very steep sections, short bit of downhill scrambling requiring hands and feet, and route-finding.
     Cory Pass & the scree slopes can be snow-covered until early summer.
   · Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary.
     We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration may vary.
   · Pace:
     We will be sticking together as a group, so no racing ahead is allowed. If one person needs to stop, everyone stops.

Required Items to Bring:
   · Water (lots of it!) & lunch
   · Proper hiking boots
   · Clothes for varying weather conditions, no matter what the forecast is
   · Bear spray (no bells)
   · $ for entry into Banff Park
   · First aid kit
   · Plastic bag for your dirty hiking boots for the way back
   · A smile & sense of adventure :-)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
   · Hiking poles
   · Gaiters
   · Headlamp
   · GPS if you have one
   · Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada) and continue past the two Banff exits. A few minutes after passing the 2nd Banff exit, turn right (north) onto the Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). Turn right (east) again after 0.5km and follow the gravel road 1.0km to Fireside Picnic Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $78.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

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